Milltop Tavern
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Milltop Tavern 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Milltop Tavern trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; fish 48F. Per person in charge fish just went into cooler. Placed it into freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled. Person in charge cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Sitting in back outside Co2 tank not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table. Person in charge moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge moved cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over top ready to eat chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed chicken wings on top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cardboard cases of food on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottoms of flip-top cooler.
29-49-6
67
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in reduced oxygen packaging not removed while thawing. Person in charge removed fish from packaging during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
90
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) double panned and above chill line in reach in cooler for less than 1hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed on ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at second floor bar soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at bar missing paper towels person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic flaps on walk-in cooler entrance soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed upstairs bar soda gun holster not draining. Person in charge unclogged drain **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of plastics water on floor in walk-in cooler under shelf. Person in charge placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on side of establishment on top of an electrical box and PVC pipes, near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed approximately 10 rodents droppings on mop bucket and exterior electrical box. Pointed out to person in charge. Operator has pest control out after initial inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
86
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler top cooler double panned and above chill line. Suggested ice to person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of salsa. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on side of establishment on top of an electrical box and PVC pipes, near mop sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by thawing mixer. Person in charge removed mixer from hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with grease. Observed gaskets on small reach and walk-in cooler in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
61
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler; fish 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Fish in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach in cooler; fish 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Fish in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris on underneath of slicer blade. Nozzles on outside of bar are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to-go containers on floor in upstairs storage area.
25-05-4
64
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has not done training since 2021.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Pork in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 bottles of water in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler has mold like substance on them. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
58
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milltop Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milltop Tavern on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milltop Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Milltop Tavern.
How does Milltop Tavern compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Milltop Tavern most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Milltop Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Milltop Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Milltop Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Milltop Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Milltop Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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